The NFL decided that all players must now “stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem,” or their team will be fined.

The league announced the anthem policy in May, following nearly two years of protests started by Kaepernick. He began his quiet but powerful protest against police brutality and racial inequities in the justice system back in 2016.

Many other players took up the cause, and the gesture carried on during the 2017 season, even after Kaepernick left the 49ers.

(L-R) Eli Harold, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers kneel on the sideline during the National Anthem on Oct. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.

The petition was created by a North Carolina resident by the name of Vic Oyedeji. He reached out to Levine in hopes that the Moves Like Jagger band would use its power and influence as popular celebrities to take a stand against racial inequality.

“Kaepernick has sacrificed his NFL career to call out violent racism in America, and players across the country have followed his lead,” he wrote. “Rihanna, Jay-Z, Amy Schumer and others have refused to work with the NFL.”

“Maroon 5: Americans look to artists and celebrities as leaders,” he added. “You have huge opportunity to use your influence to take a stand.”

Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs during their encore at The Forum on April 4, 2015, in Inglewood, Calif.

I have no beef with Maroon 5 but to have them perform in ATL for the super bowl halftime show…idk bout that…so much musical talent comes from Atlanta and y’all go with Maroon 5…idk could have done a lil better than that NFL

An abundance of football fans are signing the petition not because they dislike Maroon 5, but because they disagree with the idea of a Californian band representing a game set to take place in Atlanta.

Many Maroon 5 fans are crying outrage against the petition, questioning why it was created in the first place.

Here’s what they had to say

maroon 5 deserves to perform at the superbowl more than anyone else. you can’t change my mind.

to everyone hating on maroon 5 for playing the superbowl: name another Grammy-winning band with 20+ top hits that’s been relevant for 15+ years that’s eligible to perform. i’ll wait. -an atlanta resident